Lux Fiat — Let There Be Light
DMGS @100 — A Legacy of Light
Celebrating 100 years of discipline, scholarship, and leadership at Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha.
Countdown to Centenary Opening:
Our Journey Through a Century
From the early classrooms along the banks of the Niger to today’s modern campus, DMGS has shaped minds and moulded men of character.
Founded in 1925 under the Diocese on the Niger, Dennis Memorial Grammar School has stood as one of Nigeria’s proudest institutions of learning. For generations, her motto Lux Fiat — Let There Be Light — has guided every boy who walked her corridors.
Each era added its chapter — academic triumphs, cultural moments, sporting glory, and faithful service to Church and nation. Together they form the living story of one school whose light has never dimmed.
Centenary Celebration
26 October – 2 November 2025
Venue: All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha
The Centenary Week unites generations of Old Boys, staff, and friends of DMGS to honour the school’s enduring heritage. Highlights include thanksgiving services, exhibitions, symposiums, a grand parade, and the Centenary Gala Night.
We celebrate not only one hundred years past but the enduring light that will guide the next century.
Schedule (summary)
- Sun 26 Oct — Fireworks & Entertainment
- Mon 27 Oct — Centenary Lunch (Staff & Students)
- Tue 28 Oct — Courtesy Visit & Street Parade
- Wed 29 Oct — Ideas Exchange; Football Final & Awards
- Thu 30 Oct — Symposium; Traditional Dance & Choral
- Fri 31 Oct — Novelty Football; Class Activities
- Sat 1 Nov — Dedication of Projects; Gala Night
- Sun 2 Nov — Thanksgiving Service
Old Boys Remember
Every Old Boy carries a story — of lessons learned, friendships forged, and a light that never left.
Share your memories, photos, or messages of goodwill to be featured in our Wall of Light.
“Discipline first, always.”
— Class of ’98
“The Chapel at dawn taught us stillness.”
— Class of ’79
“Friends for life, forged on the assembly ground.”
— Class of ’09
Keep the Light Shining
The legacy of DMGS lives through those who give back.
Your support — whether through mentorship, donations, or service — helps the school continue to inspire future generations.
Ideas to Help
- Scholarship fund or prize endowment
- Hostel room refresh (beds & bedding)
- Mentoring for final-year students
- Media and archives digitisation
Keep the Light Shining
A curated gallery of past and present: the Chapel, assembly grounds, classrooms, and Centenary celebrations.